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Tottenham’s Gedson Fernandes surprised by Premier League’s intensity

Tottenham signing Gedson Fernandes has admitted that the Premier League’s intensity has surprised him this season.

The Benfica midfielder is on loan at the London club and he says that the Premier League is completely different to what he has seen.

Fernandes also adds that opposition players give it their all during games and the competition is fierce.

Speaking to Tottenham’s official website, he said: “When I made my first minutes, I couldn’t believe it because everything felt so slow but at the same time everything was so fast on the pitch.